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## David Thornton
Dave is a highly motivated, innovative and results-oriented sales executive. He is passionate about coaching and sustaining high-performance teams that enhance the customer experience and achieve business objectives.
He knows the fleet business from the ground up with over two decades of fleet management experience. He has held several senior management roles overseeing new business development, customer satisfaction, account management and operations.
Dave maintains a keen aptitude for continually assessing and adapting to the needs of clients.
##### [EV as a Business Vehicle - An Honest Review](https://blog.fossnational.com/ev-for-business-use?hsLang=en)
September 21, 2023 / 3 minute read
Review of a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV by a fleet manager for business use: 3 months' experience with benefits, highs, and lows.
[Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/ev-for-business-use?hsLang=en)
##### [Fleet Acquisition: Factory Ordering vs. Purchasing From Dealer Stock](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-acquisition?hsLang=en)
September 7, 2023 / 5 minute read
Looking to save money on fleet acquisition? Consider factory ordering your fleet. This will help you cut costs and get the vehicles you need.
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##### [Anti-Theft Advice: Car Security for Commercial Fleets](https://blog.fossnational.com/anti-theft-car-security?hsLang=en)
February 17, 2023 / 8 minute read
Don't let car theft impact your business! A complete guide to car security for your commercial fleet, including GPS tracking, driver training, and more.
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##### [What You Can Do About Increasing Fleet Interest Rates](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-interest-rates?hsLang=en)
November 29, 2022 / 5 minute read
Concerned about rising fleet interest rates? You’re not alone. Today, we’ll discuss what you can do to keep your costs down as much as possible.
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##### [The Basics of Electric Vehicle Charging](https://blog.fossnational.com/basics-of-vehicle-charging?hsLang=en)
November 23, 2022 / 4 minute read
Learn the basics of electric vehicle charging and helpful electric vehicle knowledge.
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##### [A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our EV Pilot Program](https://blog.fossnational.com/ev-pilot-program?hsLang=en)
June 7, 2022 / 3 minute read
Learn about Foss's electric vehicle pilot program, collecting on-road operational data to evaluate EV applications for our customers.
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##### [Factors Impacting the Adoption of EVs in Fleet \[Interview\]](https://blog.fossnational.com/evs-in-fleet?hsLang=en)
March 8, 2022 / 6 minute read
How long until fleets can transition to EVs? David Staniforth discusses how charging infrastructure, maintenance costs, and carbon taxes will impact fleet electrification.
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##### [Why Adopting Fleet Telematics Improves Your Bottom Line](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-telematics?hsLang=en)
May 18, 2021 / 4 minute read
Learn about some recent advancements in the world of fleet telematics, and how the technology helps our customers run more successful fleets.
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##### [Company Car vs. Car Allowance: Which Is Best for Your Fleet?](https://blog.fossnational.com/company-car-allowance?hsLang=en)
February 25, 2021 / 4 minute read
Company car vs car allowance? In this blog, you’ll learn five key business advantages of providing a company car for your drivers.
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##### [Four Ways to Maintain Your Fleet Vehicles When They’re Not In Use](https://blog.fossnational.com/maintain-your-fleet-vehicles?hsLang=en)
April 21, 2020 / 3 minute read
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